Big Fat Year End Kiss Off XVI:
Get a head start on saying goodbye to 2008 while yucking it up with comedian Will Durst, 8 p.m., Dec. 30, Little Fox, Redwood City, $23, 650-369-4119, www.foxdream.com .

Black Comedy Explosion:
After this year, we could all use a laugh or two. The show features Mike Epps, others. 11 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Oakland, $39.75-$75.75, 510-465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com.Continue Reading →